THE ABORTION PILL &
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Considering the Abortion Pill?

If you are considering taking the abortion pill, you should first know:

How many weeks has your pregnancy progressed? Knowing exactly how far along you are will determine if the abortion pill is an option that applies to your situation.
The location of your pregnancy. If the pregnancy is developing outside of the uterus (called an ectopic or tubal pregnancy). In that case, a surgical procedure may be required, and taking an abortion pill will not end the pregnancy.
It's important to consider any additional medical conditions that could make you ineligible to take the abortion pill. Our licensed medical professionals are here to review your health history, ensuring your safety and well-being.

Mosaic of the Southern Tier in Elmira, NY, is here to support you. We offer free onsite pregnancy testing and limited OB ultrasound services through an affiliated physician to help you make an informed decision. While we do not provide or refer for the abortion pill or abortion services, we are committed to providing you with the information you need.

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How the Abortion Pill Works

The abortion pill is a regimen of drugs used to induce a medical abortion. These drugs first stop the production of progesterone, a pregnancy hormone necessary to sustain a healthy pregnancy, and then cause contractions to expel the pregnancy from the uterus. If you are considering the abortion pill, Mosaic of the Southern Tier offers free abortion pill information and pregnancy options consultations so you can make an informed decision.

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Does the Abortion Pill Cause a Miscarriage?

What is the difference between a medical abortion and a miscarriage? Sometimes abortion pills are called “miscarriage pills,” but does a medical abortion cause a miscarriage?

Medical abortion - an elective procedure where a pregnancy is terminated before the 10th week of pregnancy using a regimen of drugs known as the abortion pill.

Miscarriage - a spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy that is not caused by anything a woman does or does not do.

By this definition, the abortion pill will cause a medical abortion, not a miscarriage, because a miscarriage by nature is spontaneous and not induced.

If you are considering taking the abortion pill, confirm your pregnancy and how far along your pregnancy has progressed with a free pregnancy test and ultrasound.

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Similarities Between Medical Abortion and Miscarriage

Medical abortions are often compared to miscarriages because both events end in the termination of a pregnancy and share similar symptoms, side effects, and risks. Both involve:

cramping and pain in the lower abdomen
discharge of fluid and bleeding
discharge of tissue
no longer experiencing pregnancy symptoms, including morning sickness or breast tenderness
require medical oversight to eliminate the risk of infection

Though there are shared symptoms and side effects between a miscarriage and a medical abortion, it is important to understand these are not the same and to know the differences.

Next steps

Find out exactly how far along you are with a free ultrasound.
Speak with a medical professional about your pregnancy options based on the findings of the ultrasound.